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Taurus Academy Burnet
- Pet Boarding
- Austin, TX
About this business
About Us We've recently changed our name! In the video below, Melanie explains where we've come from, and why we're moving forward with Taurus Academy. Taurus is a “home grown” Austin company—literally! William and Melanie McLeroy started the business out of their East Austin home in 1994 and have been working with Austin-area dogs and their families for over twenty years. We provide excellent care for dogs while improving their behavior as well as keeping them happy and safe. We are interested in learning—of course about... read more
Location details
6506 Burnet Rd., Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 07:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 07:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 07:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 07:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 07:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
I love this place so much! We have a pittie mix and a super mutty not sure what he is mix that is nervous by nature. Sci has been rejected by daycares because of his breed and Boone because of his nervous energy. I was so thrilled to learn about how play groups are built specifically for the dog and that Taurus does not discriminate based on breed. Sci can hang out with a group that matches his personality and Boone can hang out with the people because he doesn't want to play with the dogs. I really appreciate their approach... read more
I can't say enough about this location. My dog was so excited - she knew what days she went to Taurus. She got so smart that she thought she could act like we were going in the morning, so she could go every day. They sent me pictures of her on my birthday when I was out of town to celebrate. I was even sad about moving away to give her, her first yard because she was leaving Taurus Burnet. But, they threw her a little going away party when she left to join South Lamar Taurus. I would give more than five stars at this locati... read more
My wife, Carolyn and I love the Burnet location of Taurus Academy! That is where our Australian Shepherd, Lincoln was trained as a pup, enjoys random play days and gets boarded when we have to go out of town and leave him. Lincoln is epileptic, and the wonderful staff at Taurus Burnet - Lindsey, Maggie, Debbie, Mackenzie, etc. are so patient and gracious with Lincoln. They love him like he's there own... they also use him as a trainer dog to help with newly trained dogs and reinforce his training. They have bent over backwar... read more
We took our rescue pup to Tarus Acadamy for 2 week puppy 'boot camp'. I was stricken with the thought of leaving her for an extended time but it was SO worth it. I was amazed at her progress over that period of time. The staff is AMAZING, explained their process to our entire family (including a 5 yr old). Their positive reinforcement training was eye opening. So effective and so simple: Reward the good, don't punish the bad; a dog's nature is to please. Follow up training is included and a must, they come to your house. Nee... read more
Taurus loves our pup Izzy! We brought her to Taurus to get her some healthy structured socialization. Their positive approach in training has made a world of difference. We are now play day members and Izzy has become a different dog for the best. -Charlene
Just going to pop in and obnoxiously love on our friends at Taurus again. Lightning Bug stayed with them again this Easter, and they now offer the opportunity for boarding dogs to purchase some one-on-one time with balls or games of tug. It was a hard trip, and getting a little report card about how much our dog loved ball time (I know) and tug time (oh gosh) just made me feel so grateful to have Taurus on our team. Knowing that there's someone praising, loving, and caring for him when we have to be away is everything. Als... read more
I love this place, and even better, my pup loves this place. But my review is going to specifically be about the dog trainer, Lizbeth, that works at this location. Lizbeth is the DOG BOMB! Seriously, don't be fooled by her sweet demeanor and bad ass style. This girl is an alpha when it comes to leading the pack. She can put dogs in their place and teach humans to be tough and confident in their training of their four legged friends. She is always so sweet to my little Frankie, she sends me pictures and videos and always res... read more
We're big fans of Taurus Academy's Burnet location. We've boarded our puppy twice for extended times, and both times we feel we got good value for our money. We took her here initially because this location was more responsive than the airport and McNeil locations when we called about getting her a trial evaluation day. Not only did the Burnet folks pick up the phone, they got her scheduled for an evaluation day the following weekend. Our evaluation fee got waived when we signed up for the two week train and board progra... read more
I love leaving my staffie mix, Felix, at Taurus Burnet because the staff members are all dog trainers. When I return from my trip, it's obvious that Felix has had a behavior tune-up at Taurus. For example, Felix struggles with being an Excessively Excited Extrovert when interacting with humans - this behavior has been hard to curb because most people respond positively to his exuberance, thus reinforcing it. After a five-day stay at Taurus, Felix calmly greeted our house guests and kept four (paws) on the floor when saying h... read more
Frequently asked questions about Taurus Academy Burnet
How is Taurus Academy Burnet rated?
Taurus Academy Burnet has a 4.6 star rating with 227 reviews.
When is Taurus Academy Burnet open?
Taurus Academy Burnet is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.